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BREAKING: No Data Center Coming to Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds

Cottage Nurses Push for Union as Management Pushes Back

Cottage Nurses Push for Union as Management Pushes Back

Labor By Tyler Hayden

From staffing shortages to changes in sick leave, organizers cite a growing list of grievances.

No Data Center Coming to Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds

No Data Center Coming to Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds

Science & Tech By Elaine Sanders

Earl Warren leadership issues a statement ahead of its next board meeting on October 29.

Election Results Restored at Santa Barbara’s Washington Elementary

Election Results Restored at Santa Barbara’s Washington Elementary

Education By Jean Yamamura

The actual winners of the student government election were announced on Monday, presumably bringing an end to the election cheating-scandal that broke out in September.

Jeep Collides with E-Bike, MTD Bus at State Street Intersection Tuesday Night

Jeep Collides with E-Bike, MTD Bus at State Street Intersection Tuesday Night

Public Safety By Elaine Sanders

Santa Barbara police are investigating a crash that resulted in moderate injuries to the driver and minor injuries to a cyclist.

A 360-Acre Question Mark Looms over Chumash Casino

A 360-Acre Question Mark Looms over Chumash Casino

Business By Nick Welsh

Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash initiate the process of taking a piece of land adjacent to the casino into “federal trust status.”

Flood Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County for Wednesday and Thursday

Flood Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County for Wednesday and Thursday

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

The “pretty potent system” could bring thunderstorms and as much as an inch of rain in an hour, the National Weather Service warns.

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Business By Nick Welsh

The Music Academy of West breaks ground on what will soon become a multistory music center at the corner of State and Canon Perdido streets.

multimedia Stories

Music Academy Breaks Grounds on ‘The Muse’ in Downtown Santa Barbara

Photo

Former Forever 21 at 901 State Street starts its transformation into a music hall and education center at Thursday’s groundbreaking.

Dos Pueblos and Rio Mesa Get Down in Post-Game Dance Battle

Video

The two teams broke out into an impromptu dance battle in a show of sportsmanship after Dos Pueblos won the game 48-6.

Santa Barbara Students and Community Members Speak out Against Recent Blackface Incident

Video

Community members call for consequences for students involved in San Marcos blackface incident at October 13th school board meeting.

Larry Nimmer Throws a Dart at the Santa Barbara Studio Artists Tour

Video

Santa Barbara filmmaker’s new snstallment of D’Art series surveys a variety of artists in their studios.

‘Scream If You Love Raising Canes’

Video

Community members and protesters show up for the grand opening of Raising Cane’s in Goleta.

‘LA Times’ Star Mark Barabak Breaks Down Midterms State of Play: Dems Look Solid to Win House, Puncher’s Chance to Take Senate

Video

California’s top political columnist returns to “Newsmakers TV” for in-depth and detailed analysis of how Iran war and Trump’s unpopularity triggered a “red undertow” that may lead to “blue wave.”

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Sérgio and Clarice Assad

Audio

A conversation with Charles Donelan.

Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow Draws a Crowd in Santa Ynez Despite Soaring Temperatures

Photo

A heatwave doesn’t keep dancers from competing at the weekend powwow.

Santa Barbara Mayoral Candidate Forum

Video

The discussion included candidates Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten, and Kristen Sneddon.

Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Candidate Forum

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The discussion included the candidates Devon Wardlow, Monte Wilson, Jason Dominguez, and Genevieve Taft-Vasquez.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Timeless Talents of Bernadette Peters

The Timeless Talents of Bernadette Peters

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

It’s hard not to gush after an evening in Santa Barbara with this fabulous performer.

Flamenco Arts Festival’s Tablao Zano

Flamenco Arts Festival’s Tablao Zano

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Review | The Waiting is the Hardest Part with The Wallflowers

Review | The Waiting is the Hardest Part with The Wallflowers

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Business By Nick Welsh

ON Culture | The Sounds of Santa Barbara

ON Culture | The Sounds of Santa Barbara

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Food & Drink

Large Exotic Animals Meet Small Batch Wines at Folded Hills in Gaviota

Large Exotic Animals Meet Small Batch Wines at Folded Hills in Gaviota

Drink By Leslie Dinaberg

The Busch Family legacy of spirited hospitality lives on in the Central Coast.

American Dreaming with Giovanni’s Pizza Owner Indras Govender

American Dreaming with Giovanni’s Pizza Owner Indras Govender

Food By Matt Kettmann

New Fall Fest under the Museum’s Oaks

New Fall Fest under the Museum’s Oaks

Food By George Yatchisin

Santa Barbara’s New Bombay Station 734 Brings All-Day Indian Fare to State Street

Santa Barbara’s New Bombay Station 734 Brings All-Day Indian Fare to State Street

Food By Nancy Ransohoff

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Living

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Week of October 22.

Dos Pueblos Water Polo Is Making Waves

Sports By Victor Bryant

Last Call at Mission Refill

Business By Christina McDermott

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Sports

Girls’ Volleyball Playoffs: Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos Advance to Second Round

Girls’ Volleyball Playoffs: Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos Advance to Second Round

Sports By Victor Bryant

The Dons and Chargers will compete in the second round on Thursday.

Dons’ Season Ends in Heartbreaking 20-19 Double-Overtime Loss to Villa Park

Sports By Victor Bryant

SBART Press Luncheon: Everett Rabb Preston and Piper Kittle Honored as Athletes of the Week

Sports By Victor Bryant

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Real Estate

The Pachyderm Promenade on Palm Avenue

The Pachyderm Promenade on Palm Avenue

Street Stories By Betsy J. Green

A 1909 elephant escape is only one part of Palm Avenue’s history.

Why Does It Cost So Much to Remodel Here?

Why Does It Cost So Much to Remodel Here?

Good Bones By Emily Kellow

If We Make Our Homes Safer, Will Insurance Follow?

If We Make Our Homes Safer, Will Insurance Follow?

Real Estate Scoop By Kathleen Rogers

To Permit or Not to Permit: Is That Even a Question?

To Permit or Not to Permit: Is That Even a Question?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

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The Print Issue

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Real Estate
Special Issues

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Estaciones de Sacos de Arena ACTIVADAS

Anuncios By La Ciudad de Santa Bárbara

City Sandbag Stations ACTIVATED

Announcement By City of Santa Barbara

Rally4Kids 2026 Delivers Record-Breaking Weekend for United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County

Announcement By United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County

California Highway Patrol Coastal Division Urges Residents to Prepare for El Niño and Exercise Caution on Wet Roads

Announcement By CHP Coastal Division

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